On Campus
Extensive Renovation Project on William James Plaza To Continue Through Spring 2026
Harvard began construction on the William James Plaza at the start of this year, launching the first major renovation project in the building’s over 60 year history.
FAS Closes Barker Center Cafe, Citing Financial Strain
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences closed the Barker Center Cafe and laid off its 20 student employees and manager at the end of service on Wednesday, citing budget concerns.
Artist Profile: Shana M. griffin on the Harvard ArtLab, Black Feminism, and Social Change Through Art
For others who are trying to make social and political change through artistic devices, griffin recommends a bold approach.
Photographing the Moon: One Man’s Quest to Capture the Lunar Surface
Rutherfurd’s Moon images are beautiful, but they also marked an important leap forward for scientific imaging through their detail and clarity.
Learning the Language of Franz Kafka: Inside Mark Harman’s Translation
For Harman, translation is not merely a mechanical process of matching words, but an effort to breathe life into the characters of Franz Kafka.
An Artistic Dedication to Loss: Yo-Yo Ma and the BSO Shake Symphony Hall
Andris Nelsons shaped the symphony with cinematic precision and depth.
‘Global Encounters’: The 39th Cultural Rhythms Showcase Honors Becky G
On April 5, hundreds of Harvard students, faculty, staff, and alumni headed to Sanders Theatre to celebrate cultural diversity on campus.
Building Harvard College: The Carpenter Center
One space on campus — resting between the dignified bricks of the “classic” Harvard buildings — is the Carpenter Center.
‘mind’s eye’ Review: HRMDC Feels It All
The show was an embracing of humanity as a whole, a concept HRMDC tackled with extreme bravery.
From Cultural Rhythms Festival: Cultural Food Festival, A Beacon of Global Diversity in the Harvard Bubble
Spanning from China to the Dominican Republic to Ethiopia, attendees were transported around the globe through the appreciation of cultural foods.
‘The Wizard of THUD’ Review: THUD’s Drum-Believable Spring Performance
“The Wizard of THUD” provided an enjoyable and engaging display of some of the most impressive percussive and creative talent on Harvard’s campus.
‘Joana Choumali: Languages of West African Marketplaces’ Review: A Poignant Question Between the Threads of Fast Fashion
“Joana Choumali: Languages of West African Marketplaces” can be seen on display at the Harvard Art Museums until May 11.
Adams House Withdraws Support for Anti-Zionist Passover Event, Citing Policy on Unrecognized Student Groups
Adams House administrators withdrew funding and revoked a room reservation for a Saturday “anti-zionist Passover seder for liberation” organized by a group of Adams students as the College ramps up efforts to limit the presence of unrecognized student organizations on campus.
‘Jam: A Jam Jam!’ Review: Jamming Along with the Harvard Fallen Angels and the Harvard Callbacks
Under the spotlight, the groups’ upbeat and powerful energy beamed even brighter throughout their performance.
‘Rhyme, Rhythm, and Resistance’ Review: A Multimedia Display of Female Art and Activism at the Schlesinger Library
Ultimately, the show takes a nuanced look at not only what women say, but also what they feel and experience.
